this morning's quote

"Mom called a few hours later, and after enraging me on the subject of my wedding, started speculating on what was going on in my sister’s mind. I was still frothing over her earlier remarks on the wedding-related front, but prudence kicked in right before I snapped, "Nothing, but then, she takes after your side of the family." I cut the conversation short and hung up, instead. Talking to my Mom on the telephone is growing increasingly difficult. It’s like being nibbled to death by the tiny Ducks of Reproach. Eventually, even an insane person will snap."

from Faulty Vision

Thankful Thursday

1. Coffee coffee coffee coffee coffee!
2. Vacation coming up--I'm really looking forward to my week off.
3. Perpetually on this list: zaratyst and mholmesiv. *still glowing*
4. That I was actually able to recognize that I'd hurt myself the other day and take appropriate action to start healing.
5. That I finally got up the gumption to call the insurance lady--and I found out that I'm not in as bad of shape as I thought (my old policy hadn't actually been cancelled, so I was still covered).
6. That we're almost to the solstice and I'm still going strong. (the real test comes in February and March, but being this good early in the season is an excellent sign.)
7. Duckness in town soon! *bounce bounce bounce*
8. Recovery's going slowly but surely--I'm recognizing the places that are different now (more social energy, less snuggling) and moving things around a bit to get balanced again.
9. Managing to keep on top of the holiday happenings this yeah; I've resolved the one conflict that's come up, and for the most part things are manageable, especially with the extra energy I currently have.
10. I am still amazed by the place I am now--geographically, physically, spiritually, and family-wise. I am very aware of just how lucky I am. And I'm glad that I'm not actually attempting to sabotage myself, as far as I can tell.


In other notes, I *really* want to make homemade marshmallows now. I have a magazine with directions, and it looks like lots of fun. You can cut them in fun shapes with cookie cutters!

Also, I need to go buy cookie supplies tonight. I have everything except enough eggs and baker's chocolate. I think.

and winter comes and winter goes and always has and will

I hear the sound of a train whistle drifting towards me.

I'm not sure I'm even within five miles of a set of train tracks. Where is it coming from?